You asked us to engage community members in current affairs and decision-making. In a time when national, local, and family debates seem to polarize and drive us apart, we ask: “Is it still possible to find common ground. And if so, how?” The Library invites community members with differing perspectives opportunities to engage in civic dialog.

Tackling Wicked Problems: The New Public ParticipationDr. Martín Carcasson, Director of the Center for Public Deliberation, discusses how to shift toward collaborative problem-solving, thereby transforming political conversations and tapping into the best of human nature.